We are in the 17th edition of IndieLisboa and we are already preparing for the 18th edition in 2021, which will take place from 29 April to 9 May. To do so, we want to see your films and we invite you to send us your most recent productions (2020 or ending 2021), which have not been publicly displayed in Portugal. Submissions are open until December 22nd and the regulations and application form are available here.
The festival is committed to the mission of showing the best and most recent independent cinema from all over the world. Its programming is based on several sections: International Competition, National Competition, Silvestre, Brand New, Independent Hero, IndieJunior, IndieMusic, Director’s Cut, Mouth of Madness and Special Screenings. The history of the festival’s programming, for those who wish to know more, is also available on the website.
Competitive sections are: International Competition, National Competition (Portuguese short films and feature films), Silvestre, Brand New (short films by new Portuguese filmmakers), IndieJunior (short films and feature films for children and youth) and IndieMusic. The audience award is transversal to most sections.